Yelp reviewers chose their best cheeseburger in Wisconsin. Here's your choice.
After Yelp reviewers said Kopp’s Frozen Custard had the best cheeseburger in Wisconsin, we wanted to hear from you.
We asked you what you thought: What Wisconsin restaurant has the best cheeseburger?
We received more than 100 responses. Although Kopp’s was still a fan favorite, Oscar’s — which has two locations in Milwaukee — came out on top.
Here's a rundown of the results:
The winner: Oscar's
Oscar and Elisabeth Castaneda opened Oscar's Pub & Grill in 2011, in the Mitchell Park area of Milwaukee after working at Sobelman’s, 1900 W. St. Paul Ave.
The popular pub at 1712 W. Pierce St. is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Oscar’s Winner’s Circle, 3800 W. Burnham St., is open the same hours.
Oscar's menu features a variety of cheeseburgers like The Big Gringo, with Wisconsin white cheddar and American cheese and thick, hickory-smoked bacon; The Big Foot, with crumbled blue and Boursin cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion; and The Big O, with two kinds of cheese, chorizo, bacon, onions and jalapenos.
The prices range from $9 to $11.
“Every burger option is fantastic with the complimentary toppings,” Beau, a reader from Brookfield, wrote. “The bun is golden perfection. The side of parmesan fries beats anyone else's fries, as well. You get all walks of life in the restaurant, as well, which makes for a great atmosphere.”
The rest of the gold medalists
Kopp’s Frozen Custard, multiple locations: Yelp wasn't too far off. Kopp’s cheeseburgers came in second place among readers.
Kopp’s caught the attention of Kristen Kish and Gail Simmons while filming the upcoming season of the Bravo TV show "Top Chef" in Wisconsin. Although it was more for their frozen custard, the recognition was welcomed by Kopp’s lovers.
Cheeseburgers are $6.50, served with toppings of your choice. The free toppings are relish, fried onions, raw onions, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, pickle and mayo. Others like jalapenos and tomatoes come at an additional price.
Elsa Kopp founded the restaurant in 1950.
Locations:
Brookfield: 18880 W. Bluemound Road
Glendale: 5373 N. Port Washington Road
Greenfield: 7631 W. Layton Ave.
“Grew up in Milwaukee and I always stop when I’m in town two to four times a year,” reader Alexander Fisher said. “Great cheese, mustard and fried onions makes this great (along with the pat of butter!).”
Culver’s, multiple locations: Culver’s, a Wisconsin staple, has been around since 1984. The fast-food chain was founded by George, Ruth, Craig and Lea Culver in Sauk City.
Culver's ButterBurgers were another reader favorite. They came in third in popularity among readers.
Culver’s has locations throughout the country with the majority of them being in Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest.
“Best all-around-burger with many imitators, but none come close,” reader Scott P. of Neenah said. “Perfect collection of ingredients that's available at any loyal Culver's.”
Hefner’s Frozen Custard & Jumbo Burgers, Cedarburg: Hefner’s, N71W5184 Columbia Road, Cedarburg, came in fourth place.
It was founded in 1995 by Tom Holubowicz, who started his career at Kopp's, where he learned the ins and outs of the industry. Holubowicz died in 2017 and his son and daughter took over as owners.
Hefner’s offers a variety of cheeseburgers, from $5.99 to $10. They include the Cedar-Burger, a cheeseburger topped with Cedar Creek Winery's pinot grigio Swiss cheese spread, American cheese, bacon and fried onions.
Sobelman’s, Milwaukee: Sobelman’s opened in 1999 at 1900 W. St. Paul Ave., in former Schlitz tavern. While the bar and grill is known for its bloody marys, it's also credited with elevating Milwaukee’s burger game.
Sobleman’s also has a location at 332 Williams St. in Waukesha.
The cheeseburgers — 16 in all — are made with Angus beef and are priced from $9 to $13. They include Dave's Fave, a burger with cheddar cheese, pico de gallo and mayo.
Solly's Grille, Milwaukee: Billed as the home of the Original Butter Burger, Solly's, 4629 N. Port Washington Road, opened as Solly's Coffee Shop in 1936.
It has a variety of butter burgers, including the Sassy Burger, which has bacon, mushrooms, stewed onions, Solly's Sassy Sauce, Wisconsin Gran Cru cheese and, of course, butter.
Crave Cafe, Shorewood: Crave, at 3596 N. Oakland Ave., serves "one-of-a-kind burgers and unique fries."
Among the cheeseburgers is the Korean BBQ Burger, with Korean BBQ glaze, American cheese, spicy mayo, kimchi and cabbage slaw. Prices run from $6.75 to $9.75.
Mainstream Bar & Grill, Waukesha: Mainstream, 404 W. Main St., has an extensive "build your own" burger menu, plus "suggested builds," starting at $11.99.
Nite Owl Drive In, Milwaukee: A traditional drive-in that's open from late March into November, Nite Owl has been in business at 830 E. Layton Ave. since 1948.
Cheeseburgers start at $8. One reader called them "juicy, toothsome, and only available in warm months. I think about them all winter long."
The silver medalists
These restaurants got multiple votes from readers:
Archie's Flat Top, 6922 W. Becher St., West Allis
Bubba's Frozen Custard, 1276 Capitol Drive, Pewaukee
Kewpee Sandwich Shop, 520 Wisconsin Ave., Racine
Kraverz Frozen Custard, N88W1325 Main St., Menomonee Falls
Kroll's West, 1990 S. Ridge Road, Green Bay
Mazos, 3146 S. 27th St., Milwaukee
Mickey-Lu Bar-B-Q, 1710 Marinette Ave., Marinette
Milk Can Hamburgers & Frozen Custard, S73W16770 W. Janesville Road, Muskego
Nicky's Good Eats and Treats, 816 22nd St., Two Rivers
North Ave Grill, 7225 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa
Northwestern House, 1909 Union Ave., Sheboygan
Wayne's Drive-In, 1331 Covered Bridge Rd, Cedarburg
Wedl's Hamburger Stand & Ice Cream Parlor, 200 E. Racine St., Jefferson
The bronze medalists
These restaurants also received votes:
Badger Burger, 1872 State Highway 175, Richfield
Camino, 434 S 2nd St., Milwaukee
Chester's Drive-In, 1504 Eastern Ave., Plymouth
Dairyland Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard & Hamburgers, 275 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee
The Ding Tavern, W4890 Portage St., Wild Rose
Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry, 317 N. Frances St., Madison
Elsa's on the Park, 833 N. Jefferson St., Milwaukee
Fred’s Frozen Custard & Grill, 4726 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee
Fred's Burgers, 596 N. Pine St., Burlington
Friar Tuck's, 1651 W. South Park Ave., Oshkosh
Fuzzy's Sports Pub & Grill, 627 E. Main St., Waukesha
Georgie Porgie's Burgers & Custard, 9555 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek
Golden Gyros, 7233 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis
Harvey's Central Grill, 1340 W. Towne Square Rd., Mequon
Jennings & Co., 210 1st St. N., Wisconsin Rapids
Jimmie’s White House Inn, 5776 Main St., Butte des Morts
Kelly's Bleachers Big Bend, W233S7260 Vernon Lane, Big Bend
Major Goolsby's, 340 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee
Matty's Bar & Grille, 14460 College Ave., Muskego
Oscar's Frozen Custard, 21165 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha
Pete’s Garage Bar, 1514 Oregon St., Oshkosh
Red Cabin at Green Acres, W2701 4th St., Fond du Lac
Robert's Frozen Custard, N112W16040 Mequon Road, Germantown
Rollie's Tavern, 7751 N. Teutonia Ave., Brown Deer
Saint Bibiana, 1327 E. Brady St., Milwaukee
Saz's State House, 5539 W. State St., Milwaukee
The Spot Drive-In, 2117 75th St., Kenosha
Ted's Ice Cream & Restaurant, 6204 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa
Tipsy Cow, 102 King St., Madison
Twisted Plants, 1233 E. Brady St., Milwaukee
Village Bar, 3801 Mineral Point Road, Madison
Wild Roots, 6807 W. Becher St., West Allis
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Yelp chose best cheeseburger in Wisconsin. Here's your choice.